Akshay

Akshay is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. It derives from aksaya (अक्षय), meaning inexhaustible, indestructible, or eternal. In Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, the name is commonly rendered as Akshay, with variants including Akshaya. The name is associated with auspiciousness and prosperity and appears in folklore and religious contexts, including the festival Akshaya Tritiya, which emphasizes continual growth and good fortune.

In modern usage, Akshay is a common given name among Hindus and others in the Indian diaspora. It is used both as a stand-alone name and as part of longer names and compounds.

Notable people named Akshay include Akshay Kumar (born 1967), a prominent Indian actor and film producer; Akshay Venkatesh (born 1981), an Indian-Australian mathematician and Fields Medalist; and Akshay Oberoi (born 1988), an Indian actor.